You'd be surprised how 'Godzilla Minus One,' featuring one giant
monster, can bring out humanity in the most beautiful way possible.
While Godzilla may appear cool to viewers, the film, from a
human perspective, demonstrates the terrifying threat it poses to those
who must confront it.
Throughout the movie, moments of hope
shine through seemingly dire situations, showcasing the power of unity
and cooperation in the face of disaster. The character development is
well-executed, with the protagonist evolving from a cowardly soldier
into a brave hero willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
This Godzilla movie weaves together various complex issues: survivor
guilt, political dominance, overcoming trauma, dynamics of an adopted
family, and more.
Overall, it's an emotional film that
underscores the strength of human resilience and camaraderie.
However, the most impressive aspect of the film is the team behind it.
Godzilla Minus One felt like an accomplishment on how
they could pull it off with so little budget, and this movie relied
almost entirely on VFX! 35 people with 8 months and only $15 million for
a total budget seems nothing less than a miracle, but that is what
happened.
Takashi Yamazaki was the writer, director, and
also VFX supervisor on this film. Everything is streamlined by him and
his vision. It is a passion project. And he deserves to be recognized as
a great director.